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Stack’s Bowers Galleries Celebrates 90 Years with Rare Coin & Currency Treasure Hunt

Stack’s Bowers Galleries, legendary dealer in rare coins, gold and silver bullion, and currency from all countries for over 9 decades, is celebrating this milestone throughout the month of...

Bridge Deck Repair, Barrier Installation Scheduled at Night Next Week on Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge deck repair and barrier installation are planned at night next week on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia. Motorists are advised of...

FNA looks into a sidewalk cleaning program

“We’re excited that PTSSD is such a good supporter of the FNA,” King said. Frankford Ave, the river, and York Street are expected to...

Contractor behind collapse of Fishtown home will soon have license revoked

Since the Star’s most recent report on the family’s situation, a city-contracted, certified demolition contractor has cleared debris from the location and L&I has...

Face for change

River Wards girl selected as ambassador for nonprofit Down syndrome organization.Miss December: Bernadette Healey was featured in the December photo for the 2018 Nothing...

River Wards events for the week of Feb. 28

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Tigers signupsSignups for the Port Richmond Tigers baseball and softball programs for boys and...

A mother’s love

North Philly mom maintains sobriety working with ACT II at JEVS in the River Wards.By Melissa KomarBy outward appearances, Jennifer Burke, 41, is the typical stay-at-home...

Justin DiBerardinis kicks off campaign at Johnny Brenda’s Monday

“When I talk about Philadelphia and greatness,” he said, “I don’t think we’re going to measure our greatness in GDP and I don’t think...
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